Klondike Derby 2004

Redwood District Klondike Derby
at CISCO GROVE Campground, February, 7-8
2004 Results

PARKING AND VEHICLE CHECK-IN

Ø Drivers, take I-80 east to Cisco Grove Exit, turn left (north), go to the Tee intersection, turn left, go west until you see Cisco Grove Sign (if visible) then continue and follow signs

Ø Drivers – look for foam-board sign directing you to Klondike Parking and Check-in

Ø Drivers must stop at check-in desk
(but may park first)

Ø Complete both halves of parking pass
including Troop Number

Ø Put one half on vehicle dash

Ø Give other half to parking coordinator

Ø Parking coordinator will tell driver where to park

Ø A very short term unloading area may be available, the parking controller will tell you if this exists and where it is

Ø Klondike participants should proceed on foot to areas B & H for camping, please leave main center areas (S, B, H, P inside rectangle symbols) open for events on Sunday. Follow arrows on the site map.

Ø Any urgent questions – call Channel 3 on Family Radio Service or try 650-222-0715 on cell phone for the Klondike Coordinator Tony Hitchings

Ø Parking controller must enter only Troop No and plate license # on the register

NEW: Get your mandatory Patrol Gear requirements from the
Event List (REVISED 1/23/04)

Welcome back Troops 10, 27, 28, 30, 42 and 101. And a brand new welcome to Troop 206.

Participant cost is $13.50 per adult or Scout for the weekend

Go here for the PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

This was the possible Event List from which we selected events

Feel free to call the event coordinator Tony Hitchings at 650-578-0446 6 pm to 9 pm

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PLEASE SET ALL FAMILY RADIOS TO CHANNEL 3 AS SOON AS YOU ARRIVE AND KEEP THEM ON DURING THE KLONDIKE

Draft Timeline: SATURDAY; 10 am to 1 pm - troops arive
1 pm to 2 pm - check in to T42 site with FORMS and $$$
1 pm to dusk - shelter building if good/enough snow
1 pm to 3 pm - set up camp; 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm - Leaders Council #1 (Scout and Scouter)
3 pm - 4 pm All-comers Sled Race if poor snow
5:00 to 5:30 cooks in the kitchen
5:30 to 6:30 dinner and cleanup
All evening - tour all troop shelters; 7 pm to 8 pm - Astronomy (weather permitting)
8:30 pm - Leaders Council #2 (Scout and Scouter)
SUNDAY
6:30 cooks arise and prepare breakfast
7:00 to 7:30 - east breakfast
7:30-8:00 cleanup
8:00 to 8:45 - All Assemble and Scouts Own
8:45 - 12:00 events underway, campsite & shelter inspection
12:00 to 12:30 - events close as participants decline
1:00 Main Event Awards Ceremony
Post Awards - All-comers sled race - if good/high snow conditions
Closing Ceremony

For EVENT IDEAS - go to Planning a KLONDIKE DERBY

Format: Camping and competition. May try a more traditional format, with events at stations along a sledding route, with required gear being carried on a sled - to be confirmed. .
Where:: Cisco Grove Campground, Cisco Grove exit off I-80, turn left at exit, go north over I-80, turn left and go west on the frontage road, see map at bottom of page. Our parking will be behind the store - not amongst the general public (web page map not yet updated). We will camp around the perimeter of the B and H areas, leaving the center areas open for events.
Trip Coordinator:: Mr. Hitchings 650-578-0446 evgs, 650-689-8328 work, email=hitchings@worldnet.att.net
Plan:: Saturday, T42 musters at 7 a.m, leaves at 7:30 a.m, set up camp, build snow shelters, prepare events if necessary. Competition Events are on Sunday 9th followed by Awards Ceremony. 4WD not required but use it if available, always carry chains. Return late Sunday.
Cost:: There will be a fee of $13.50 to cover group expenses. Hand in the money to Mr. Hitchings on Saturday - NOT at the gate or store, with a Check payable to BSA.
Shelter: On the snow in tents for Saturday night or preferably in snow shelters. Tents can be used, but will be colder. There is a heated emergency-only shelter. Water is available, but not close by. There is an on-site coin-operated laundry.
Sleds: Scouts should bring saucers or plastic sleds to help transport equipment over the snow. Troop (racing) sleds should also be brought by each troop. Grand final sled race is open class, minimum 4 pullers and one rider .
Administration:: A reasonably accurate advance head count is required. We will be able to get parking passes ahead of time.
Special Award: Polar Bear Patch - requires one parent participation in a pre-trip meeting, scout must receive safety training from qualified adult leader, Scout must camp overnight in the snow. the safety video(s) can be borrowed from Mr. Hitchings 650-578-0446 evgs before 9 p.m.
Equipment Check:: All troops are responsible for performing an equipment check with their Scouts prior to being accepted for this trip. Use the Check List and bring it with you
Clothing: On past trips in T42 many Scouts had problems with one or more parts of their clothing system, including boots and especially mittens and gloves. You should expect that clothing will be included in the pre-trip checkout.
Events: This year there will be two levels of competition, based on the average age of the Patrol, 15 years and over puts a Patrol in the Senior Division. Same events, just two sets of ribbons.There will be a separate Troop-based campsite inspection award, weather permitting.